The Marquis de Lantenac (henceforth we shall call him by his name) replied gravely,—
"Very well. Then deliver me up."
The man continued,—
"We are both at home here,—you in the castle, I in the bushes."
"Let us put an end to this. Do what you have to do. Deliver me to the authorities," said the Marquis.
The man went on,—
"You were going to the farm Herbe-en-Pail, were you not?"
"Yes."
"Don't go there."
"Why not?"